Circular 14 February 2025: Morphine for injection containing preservative - caution regarding routes of administration
The Adult Hospital-Level and Pediatric Hospital-Level Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and the Essential Medicines List (EML) recommend the use of morphine injection for various clinical indications. Currently, 10 mg/mL and 15 mg/mL morphine injections are available through a national contract with Pharma-Q and Unimed Healthcare. However, there are important differences in the excipients used
The Adult Hospital-Level and Pediatric Hospital-Level Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and the Essential Medicines List (EML) recommend the use of morphine injection for various clinical indications.
Currently, 10 mg/mL and 15 mg/mL morphine injections are available through a national contract with Pharma-Q and Unimed Healthcare. However, there are important differences in the excipients used by each supplier.
To ensure safe and informed clinical use, we encourage all healthcare professionals to review the full details in the official circular.